Is Metta World Peace Opting out of His Contract with LA Lakers?

Metta World Peace sent out a cryptic tweet late Wednesday night that could be pointing to many different scenarios, including the possibility that he could opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

UPDATE: By Ethan Norof on June 25, 2013, 12:15 p.m. ET

Metta World Peace's announcement has nothing to do with his contract or basketball career. He'll be doing a reality show with Terrell Owens, he announced on his website.

However, a report from USA Today's Sam Amick indicates that World Peace will remain with the Lakers. He would never be able to make $7.7 million on the open market.

It doesn't totally make sense that Metta would opt out of his deal, as he's not likely to get more than the $7.7 million that he's owed by the Lakers next season.

Opting out could also mean that he's retiring, which is a distinct possibility, or he's selflessly trying to save the Lakers a few million bucks, which seems less likely.

Of course, there's also the possibility that the Lakers are planning to use their amnesty provision on World Peace, which would help save them a few million dollars, but not get them any closer to actually having cap space to sign free agents.

For the time being, we'll just have to wait and see what World Peace has to say at 9 a.m. PT on his website Tuesday morning.